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General corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear floor area near rear stabilizer arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General condition of underside is corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake / fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front axle swivels corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front axle swivels corroded
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Shocks (5.3.2 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
under vehicle various areas undersealed
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Shocks (5.3.2 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
under vehicle various areas undersealed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front body frame behind radiator corroded
under vehicle various areas undersealed
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front body frame behind radiator corroded
under vehicle various areas undersealed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all four shock absorber mounting bushes perished slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres outer walls cracks/splits
both rear tyres treads cracks
eml light on dashboard
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel cover (2.1.1)
both rear tyres outer walls cracks/splits
both rear tyres treads cracks
eml light on dashboard
o/s/f diff seal leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2057015 (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
exhaust rear silencer corroded and middle section bracket broken.but still secure
fuel pipes corroded
rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2057015 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light on
exhaust rear silencer corroded and middle section bracket broken.but still secure
fuel pipes corroded
rear tyres cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
rear silencer corroded
rear tyres cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
engine management light on
exhaust rear silencer corroded
grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal
offside wiper blade split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
engine management light on
exhaust rear silencer corroded
grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal
offside rear tyre slightly cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light on
exhaust rear silencer corroded
grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal
offside rear tyre slightly cracking
engine management light on
o/s rear tyre starting to crack
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
engine management light on
grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal
offside rear tyre slightly cracking 2057015
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
engine management light on
slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe
Offside front tyre perished
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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DE03 SLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE03 SLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DE03 SLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2003.
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